Union School

359 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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Top 30%
Serving 369 students in grades 7-8, Union School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Union School's student population of 369 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#554 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
33%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
53%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Union School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union School's ranking?
Union School is ranked #554 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Union School?
369 students attend Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Union School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union School?
Union School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union School offer ?
Union School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Union School part of?
Union School is part of Rutherford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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